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<p>The Integrated Rail Plan published in November 2021 confirmed that the potential
re-opening of the Leamside line would be best considered as part of a future city
region settlement.</p><p>The Government has committed to investing £5.7bn in the transport
networks for eight city regions in England, including the North East, through the
City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements programme. The first settlement period
will begin in April this year and will last for five years. As set out at the Spending
Review, the North East will be eligible to access this funding once appropriate governance
in in place.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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